John Scalzi goes to the Creation Museum so you don’t have to. ON THE CREATION MUSEUM By John Scalzi Here’s how to understand the Creation Museum: Imagine, if you will, a load of horseshit. And we’re not talking just your average load of horseshit; no, we’re talking colossal load of horsehit. An epic load of … Continue reading “Creation Museum Report”
Category: Religion
Mike Huckabee: Liar or Idiot
(via Eschaton) 1 out of 56 equals ‘most’? No, it doesn’t (from Talking Points Memo | Mostest) During the Republican debate, Mike Huckabee said he believes one of the defining issues facing the country is the sanctity of human life. Arguing that the issue is of historical importance, he invoked the Declaration of Independence’s rights … Continue reading “Mike Huckabee: Liar or Idiot”
A Vile Troll Gets Caught Spamming
(from the whack a troll dept.)
Here’s an entry (spelling and formatting preserved) from my Guestbook. The author is rec.arts.marching.drumcorps‘ resident troll, Michael E. Schmidt. He often posts under an assumed name to promote himself (his writing style is easy to recognize).
Here are some classic Howdy (what he sometimes calls himself) usenet posts. Here are some more recent posts.
From my logs, it looks like the Rev. Dr. Howdy Doody was looking for drum corps guestbooks to sign.
While reading this “gem”, keep in mind that he claims to have seven degrees from “accredited” institutions. Without further ado, here’s the Rev. Dr. Howdy Doody’s entry:
(more…)The Inaccuracy of Lauren Green’s Knowledge of Geography
The Inaccuracy of Kathy Griffin’s Remarks on Jesus
After the resurrection, Christianity began to take off like wildfire, spreading from the Middle East northward to Europe and westward into Ethiopia. In 300 A.D. Emperor Constantine accepted Christianity and it beccame the religion of Europe.
…westward into Ethiopia. How is Ethiopia west of of the Middle East?
Also, Christianity really didn’t “take off like wildfire” until after Constantine accepted Christianity.
While we’re at it: beccame? Fox News can’t afford a spell checker?
No Respect
What do I have to do to get on this list? 😉
Blessed are…
(via email) THE BE ATTITUDES by the Christian Coalition Roberta Combs, President Blessed are the rich, for the fruits of their non-labor shall trickle down to the poor. Blessed are the unforgiving, for they shall never let innocence get in the way of punishment. Blessed are the censors, for by deciding what we can see … Continue reading “Blessed are…”
Those Wacky Jesuits
Jesuits say take word of God to Second Life: ROME (Reuters) – Catholic missionaries have always trekked to dangerous parts of the Earth to spread the word of God — now they are being encouraged to go into the virtual realm of Second Life to save virtual souls. In an article in Rome-based Jesuit journal … Continue reading “Those Wacky Jesuits”
The Pope is a Primate
Homer!
